The main French Polynesia holidays are from the third week in December to mid-January. Between this Christmas period local flights can be full as locals return home to visit relatives so it is wise to book ahead.

Sundays are observed as a day of rest and only a few shops are open, bus services are limited and churches are full.


Tahiti Festivals Diary

January
Tere Ceremony, Austral Islands
Kaina Tour - circle island tour of French Polynesia in festival spirit

March
French Polynesian International Billfishing Tournament
5th - Arrival of Christianity Celebrations

April
Kayak Races, Huahine and Raiatea

May
Me Festival, Austral - religious festival
20th - Commemoration of Arrival of Bounty, Austral Islands

June
International Golf Tournament, French Polynesia
Surfing Cup, French Polynesia

July
Heiva Festival, French Polynesia - arts, craft and agriculture shows

September
Raiatea Carnival

October
French Polynesia Carnival
Hawaikinui Outrigger Canoe Races, Huahine - Raiatea - Bora Bora

December
Tiare Festival, French Polynesia - flower festival
Marquesas Festival - arts and culture

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